Wendell "Bud" Hurlbut (He designed, built and operated Knott's Berry Farm's best attractions) and Walter Knott working on the Calico Mine Ride, which opened at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park in 1960. Walt Disney and Walter Knott were rumored of having a cordial friendship. It is known that they each visited the other's park. When Walt came to see the new Calico Mine Ride, he had no idea that the apparent entrance to the ride was only the beginning of a hidden, winding, and attractively themed queue area. Even with a long line, it would appear to passers-by that the line was short. And once in line, the guests were appeased by the colorful and dynamic surroundings. "You sneaky S.O.B.!" Walt exclaimed to Bud, upon discovering about a hundred people were already ahead of them in line. Today, of course, Disney uses this innovation in all its theme parks.
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